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WJ02 VHO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 133,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,828 miles

Nearside Front Mudflap slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel compartment excessively corded but does not fall within any prescribed areas.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Passenger seat belt anchorage prescribed area excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat belt anchorage prescribed area excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Mudflap slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel compartment excessively corded but does not fall within any prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,605 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WJ02 VHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 VHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ02 VHO registered?

WJ02 VHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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